Okung may need surgery to repair a lingering toe issue this offseason, Sports Radio KJR reports.

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Okung missed eight games this season because of a torn ligament in his toe. Although the star left tackle ultimately returned for Seattle's title run, Okung still might need surgery to prevent further complications. As the blind-side protector of quarterback Russell Wilson, the Seahawks will want to keep Okung in tip-top shape, so don't be surprised if he the surgical route is preferred.

12/23/2013

Okung (toe) is likely to play this week, according to coach Pete Carroll, the Seattle Times reports.

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Okung left Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to soreness in the same toe that cost him eight games earlier this season. Carroll indicated that Okung would likely be in pain early in the week, but he ultimately expects him to play. Should Okung be held out, Alvin Bailey would likely assume the starting spot.

In four seasons, the injury prone Okung has played in only 45 of 64 games. He was limited to eight games last season because of a toe injury. When he's on the field, though, he's one of the league's best left tackles. A 2010 Pro Bowler, Okung has allowed 3.5 sacks the last two years (23 games).

2010

The sixth overall pick in the June draft, Okung replaces the HOF-bound Walter Jones at left tackle. Okung will have his rookie struggles, but the Seahawks need him to develop quickly.